Somtshongweni Primary School
Empumalanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Somtshongweni Primary School
Registered under EMIS 800022095, Somtshongweni Primary School serves as a public primary school in Empumalanga, Mpumalanga. The 2025 academic year saw 558 enrolled learners instructed by 19 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Somtshongweni Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Somtshongweni Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Somtshongweni Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Somtshongweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 558 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Somtshongweni Primary School is situated in Empumalanga (Kwaggafontein), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Thembisile Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No:456, Kwagga B, Kwaggafontein, 458. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 83 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458.
Curriculum & Academics
Somtshongweni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Somtshongweni Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No:456, Kwagga B, Kwaggafontein, 458
Empumalanga, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 83 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458
Phone
+27 76 647 9046Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800022095
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.